McCallum Theatre Outreach Programs

McCallum 5th Grade Project – is a district wide initiative that operates in every 5th grade classroom in the district. Every year a focus work of either dance or drama is selected by teachers for study. The teachers then have a one day professional development workshop about that focus work. Subsequently, an artist-in-residence visits the 5th grade classrooms four times to explore the arts surrounding the focus work and prepare the students for viewing it. The series of classroom visits culminates with a field trip to the McCallum Theater to experience a live performance. This program is in its 8th year in PSUSD. There are now four elementary sites that are “Full Version” schools, meaning that multiple grade levels study a focus work each year. This year, the McCallum is piloting a middle school version of the program at James Workman Middle School.

Members of the Assistance League of the Desert enjoy a performance at the McCallum Theatre which they sponsored for JWMS students.

Students in Ms. Baldwin's class at JWMS work with McCallum teaching artist Miss Holly as part of the districts pilot aesthetic education program for 6th graders.

Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and The City of Palm Desert, we have the unique opportunity to invite our valued partners to take part in the 1st Annual Palm Desert International Dance Festival by requesting complimentary tickets for up to 3 exceptional dance programsat the McCallum:

I.aM.mE Crew – Wednesday, November 13, 8:00 pm

This popular dance crew utilizes the self-titled style, "Brain Bangin" to leave audiences in amazement and often confused to what exactly they just witnessed. The style is a series of connections and large scale visuals that create shapes and puzzles with the human body. I.aM.mE ranges from 15-28 years old, all races and cultures, and both sexes. They serve as a message to the world the possibilities that await a society that puts asides differences and comes together. Deadline for complimentary ticket requests for I.aM.mE Crew is Tuesday, November 12th at 3 pm

Lula Washingtron Dance Theatre – Friday, November 15, 8:00 pm

The Lula Washington Dance Theatre is a Los Angeles-based repertory dance ensemble that performs innovative and provocative choreography by Lula Washington. The Company tours internationally and has been received with acclaim and admiration. Lula Washington has steadfastly focused on using dance to explore social and humanitarian issues, including aspects of African-American history and culture. The "Terrence Blanchard Project" features music created by acclaimed film composer and jazz musician Terrence Blanchard. Deadline for complimentary ticket requests for Lula Washingtron Dance Theatre is Thursday, November 14th at 3 pm

Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal – Saturday, November 16, 8:00 pm

Part ballet, part modern, part street dance, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal defies categories with its delicious blend of hip, funky moves infused with infectious energy, humor and imagination. The internationally renowned repertory company continues to evolve with all of the vitality and spirit of exploration for which it has been known since its inception in 1972. Deadline for complimentary ticket requests for Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal is Friday, November 15th at 3 pm Please send your ticket request as soon as possible to kwalter@mccallum-theatre.org, - note the individual deadlines indicated. Be sure your email includes:

The name the tickets should be held under

The performance(s) you’re requesting tickets for

The total number of tickets you’ll be using (maximum 2)

Complimentary tickets will be held at the will call window at the box office one hour prior to each performance. Please be sure to have identification available at the box office. These are some exceptional dance programs and you should not miss them!!!